Addition to executive board

Richard Bird has been appointed to the board of the Focus DIY chain in the UK as its brand director. He will assume responsibility for marketing, trading, store development and property on the new-look board, which was revamped on 26 July 2007 following acquisition of the company by Cerberus Investments. Cerberus has installed Bill Grimsey as chief executive and Bill Hoskins as finance director. Bird has over 30 years experience in the DIY industry and was managing director of Wickes from 2000 to 2006.